RCIA Program

Led by Bob Olson, the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program is conducted each year for persons in the community who are interested in the Catholic Faith. It is a process for bringing into the Catholic Church both those who have never been baptized (Catechumens) and those who were baptized in a non-Catholic Christian denomination (Candidates for Full Communion).

RCIA is also a good way for adult Catholics who have never been confirmed to prepare for that final Sacrament of Initiation.

With no commitment on your part, we invite you to participate if you are interested in learning more about the beliefs, customs, practices and devotions of Catholic Christianity.

Through a series of weekly meetings, inquirers learn about the Catholic faith and form a deeper relationship with God. Parish team members assist with the faith journey.

The following are some of the topics covered in RCIA

Prayer

Tour of the Church

Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition

God

Who is Jesus?

The Church

The Sacrament of Baptism

The Sacrament of Confession

The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Catholic Morality

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sacramentals & Indulgences

The Virgin Mary and the Saints

RCIA Sponsors

RCIA sponsors are adults who serve as mentors to the RCIA candidate. Sponsors must agree to walk with their candidate for at least one full year, attending weekly sessions with the candidate. Approximately 2-3 hours per week is required in combined preparation and meeting time.